Melbourne, Australia........the vibrant place to be
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, Australia, and a great world city. It is noted for its diversity, vitality, and sophistication. The City covers an area of 7,280 sq kilometres and is home to 3.2 million people from diverse backgrounds and interests. Melbourne's economic and political centre is located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Melbourne, an area of 36.5 sq kilometres that encompasses the Central Business District, some of Melbourne's most historic suburbs, the Southbank precinct as well as most of Melbourne's famous sporting venues and its world famous parks and gardens.
Melbourne is the ideal location for international business, embracing a pro-business attitude. With an excellent strategic location in the Asia Pacific region, Melbourne is also the nation's transport hub - a legacy of its highly-developed infrastructure. Melbourne's world-class parks and gardens are host to a wide range of recreational activities and Melburnians have a particular passion for all types of sport. This is demonstrated throughout the year with major events such as the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, the AFL Grand Final, the Australian Open Tennis Championships and the world famous horse race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup.
As a "City for the Arts", Melbourne is the leader in cultural activity in the Asia-Pacific region proudly featuring some of the very best in contemporary art, design and theatre. It is a City that loves to celebrate and is host to a number of major festivals and cultural events that reflect the diverse artistic expression found on Melbourne's streets.
The Melburnian lifestyle has been greatly influenced by people from more than 140 nations who have made this city their home, creating a rich multicultural society. From magnificent tree-lined streets and classic architecture, to the vast array of culinary experiences, Melbourne is a city of contrasts offering something for everyone.
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